“Last Sunday, I was pleased, thrilled, and honored to baptize my oldest granddaughter Morgan at Brookwood Baptist Church.Scooter participated in our annual youth summer event Challenge Week last summer. During that time she went down front and expressed interest in being baptized. After talking with her and seeing our Student Minister Daniel Faulkner, we scheduled … Continue reading A Baptism in the Family, Part 2
The Philippians Project
Recently, our Wednesday night Prayer and Bible Study group completed a long-form study of Philippians. Our leader, John Harp, called on us to cite verse from the book that impacted us along the way in our study.This is one of the passages that I chose.Paul is writing to his friends in Philippi, saying,“27 Only conduct … Continue reading The Philippians Project
Brookwood Apologetics Focus
2026 #2What questions do you have about the Christian faith? Is there something that you have always wanted to ask? The Ministry Team of Brookwood Apologetics will be in front of the room taking questions in The Forum, one of our favorite programs of the year. The event will take place on February 10 at … Continue reading Brookwood Apologetics Focus
The Verse of the Year
Not too long ago, YouVersion, a popular Bible reading app, chose its Verse of the Year for 2025. The verse came from the Old Testament, Isaiah 41:10.“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you!Don’t be frightened, for I am your God!I strengthen you—yes, I help you—yes, I uphold you with my victorious right hand!” (Isaiah … Continue reading The Verse of the Year
Five Things You Should Know About Mark Riser
Personal: I have been married for nearly forty years to Cyndy. We have two adult children and five grandchildren. My nickname is “Professor.”Christian: I became a Christian in July of 1981 while attending Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West Monroe, Louisiana. I want to follow Jesus more closely as a disciple.Service: My wife and I … Continue reading Five Things You Should Know About Mark Riser
Brookwood Apologetics Focus
2026 #1Have you wondered what apologetics is all about? Have you ever wondered what we do each month? If so, our next meeting is for you. Brookwood Apologetics will meet on Tuesday, January 13 at 6:30 PM in Room D-5 with a presentation that will answer your questions. Discover Apologetics: An Invitation will be presented … Continue reading Brookwood Apologetics Focus
Happy New Year 2026!
A new year is here! Let us resolve for 2026 to, in the words of Peter,“18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the honor both now and on that eternal day.” (2 Peter 3:18, NET)Peter is writing to a group of believers who were … Continue reading Happy New Year 2026!
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Christian ApologeticsQuestion 12: What is “Mere Christianity”?Answer: “Mere Christianity” is an approach to teaching the essentials of Christian Apologetics.Comment: When making the case for the Christian faith, what is most important?· The existence of God?· The length of the days of creation?· The organization of the church?· The reliability of the Bible?· The nature of … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
2025 #8Christmas Edition“On Christmas eve of 1538 Dr. Martin Luther was very jocund. All his words and songs and thoughts were of the incarnation of our Lord. Then with a sigh he said, ‘Oh, we poor men that we should be so cold and indifferent to this great joy which has been given us. This … Continue reading I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
A Playlist for Apologists 2025 #2
Joy to the World!My favorite Christmas song is not really a Christmas song. The words to “Joy to the World” were composed by Isaac Watts in 1719. The words were added to a tune by Lowell Mason in 1836. The song was originally published as “The Messiah’s Coming and Kingdom” and celebrates the Second Coming … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists 2025 #2
Mark Riser - Apologist 